Earth Week is finally here. Start the week off with Earth Day this Friday and end on a high note with Arbor Day on April 29.
Here’s everything you need to know:
Friday, April 22:
We’ve made phenomenal progress on the energy and water goals in our Sustainability Master Plan and we are excited to tell you about it! Look for more information in UNMC Today and then visit us in front of the Nebraska Cafe or Storz Pavilion for a fun demonstration and pick up a free item that will help you save energy at home.
Monday, April 25:
The RePurpose It Contest has some really great projects to show off. Your colleagues are incredibly talented and creative. Many entries will inspire you to look at items you have in your home a different way; helping to save you money and reduce waste. Pages are not open yet, but you will be able to see the entries here and vote here.
Tuesday, April 26, noon-6 p.m.; and
Wednesday, April 27, 6 a.m.-noon:
Have items at home you need to dispose of and can’t put in the trash? We will accept:
- Personal electronics to recycle; hard drives will be shredded. Most items will be free, but there will be a nominal cost for tube TVs, CRT monitors, and hard drives.
- Free personal document shredding.
- Free personal single use alkaline battery recycling.
- Free ‘techno trash’ recycling
- Eyeglasses will be collected for donation to those in need.
- Have pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House? Bring those too.
Click here for complete information.
Thursday, April 28, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., in Lower Storz:
The Sustainability Expo will give you the opportunity to talk to representatives from more than 30 different groups. Ask a master gardener a question, find out about B-Cycle plans, learn more about recycling, rain barrels, or even bee keeping. We’ll have door prizes, attendance prizes, and free food to taste-test. Check our webpage for a complete list.
Friday, April 29, 11:30 a.m., Ruth & Bill Scott Student Plaza
We will celebrate Arbor Day and our status as a Tree Campus USA by planting a tree, giving away free trees and wildflower seeds, and helping City Sprouts plant veggies for the food bank! Check our website for more info.
No matter what your interests are, there will be something for everyone at this year’s Earth Week Celebration. We hope to see you there.